Proverbs 18
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1Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense.1He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
2Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.2A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
3Doing wrong leads to disgrace, and scandalous behavior brings contempt.3With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.
4Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
5It is not right to acquit the guilty or deny justice to the innocent.5Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.
6Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating.6A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
7The mouths of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips.7A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart.8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
9A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.9Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.
10The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
11The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.11A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
12Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.12Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
13Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.13He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
14The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?14The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
15Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.15The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
16Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!16A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
17The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins.17The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18Flipping a coin can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents.18Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
19An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.19An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
20Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.20From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
21The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.21Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD.22He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
23The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults.23The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
24There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.24A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
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